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German Phrase

Passt dieses Adressformat?

/pas(t) ˈdiːzəs aˈdʁɛsˌfɔʁmaːt/
Meaning"Does this address format work?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether the given address format is suitable or correct. It can refer to the way an address is written in an email, on a form, or in a database.

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When to use

Use this question when you need to confirm that an address layout meets the required standards – for example when filling out a shipping form, sending a business email, or configuring a software system that stores addresses.

✦Grammar Breakdown

PasstdiesesAdressformat?

1

Passt (verb)

‘Passt’ is the 3rd‑person singular present of ‘passen’ used here as a yes/no question meaning ‘does it fit/does it work?’

2

dieses (demonstrative pronoun)

‘dieses’ is the neuter nominative form of the demonstrative pronoun ‘dies‑’, matching the neuter noun ‘Adressformat’.

3

Adressformat (noun)

‘Adressformat’ is a neuter compound noun (Adress‑ + Format) meaning ‘address format’. In German compounds keep the gender of the head noun, here ‘Format’ (neuter).

🗨In Conversation

A

Passt dieses Adressformat?

Does this address format work?

Ja, das Format ist korrekt.

Yes, the format is correct.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Passen dieses Adressformat?

    Learners sometimes use ‘passen’ (infinitive) instead of the conjugated ‘passt’ for a question.

  • Passt dieser Adressformat?

    The demonstrative must agree in gender; ‘Adressformat’ is neuter, so ‘dieses’ is required, not ‘dieser’.

  • Passt dieses die Adressformat?

    The noun is neuter; using the feminine article ‘die’ would be incorrect.

↔Alternatives

  • Ist dieses Adressformat korrekt?

    Is this address format correct?

  • Entspricht dieses Adressformat den Vorgaben?

    Does this address format meet the specifications?

  • Passt das Format der Adresse?

    Does the address format fit?

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Cultural Tip

In German business communication it is common to double‑check address formats before sending invoices or packages, because small errors can cause delays. When speaking with colleagues you can use the informal ‘du’ form, but in written requests to external partners the polite ‘Sie’ form (e.g., ‘Passt dieses Adressformat für Sie?’) is preferred.